San Diego County / Southern California

The latest news and analysis covering water issues in the San Diego County region and Southern California.

Oceanside COVID-19 Utility Service Relief Program For Businesses

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The City of Oceanside has created a utility service relief program for businesses that must remain closed to the public due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The goal of the program is to support Oceanside’s local business community and provide relief for water, sewer and solid waste utility services by temporarily stopping all utility services and […]

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Scattered Rain, Mountain Snow Forecast for San Diego County on Wednesday

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The National Weather Service office in San Diego is forecasting periods of light rain along the coast and inland beginning Wednesday and continuing through Thursday night. The rain will be accompanied by gusty winds of 30 to 40 mph along the mountain and desert slopes and a low snow level on Wednesday night.

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Helix Water District to Suspend Water Turnoffs for Late Payments

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Residents and businesses in the Helix Water District service area unable to pay their water bills due to the coronavirus will not be penalized or have their water shut off. The five-member Helix governing board voted unanimously on March 20 to waive late fees for residents and businesses during this time as well. The district […]

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Water Authority Begins Pipeline 5 Repairs in North San Diego County

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Next week, San Diego County Water Authority staff and contractors will begin crucial repairs on Pipeline 5 in rural North County between Fallbrook and Escondido. The work is part of the Water Authority’s proactive asset management program, which monitors and maintains the condition of regional water infrastructure that includes 310 miles of large-diameter pipelines. The Water Authority’s approach, […]

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